East Branch Short Creek Res Nr Columbus reservoir
East Branch Short Creek Res Nr Columbus
East Branch Short Creek Reservoir is a man-made lake located near Columbus, ND in North Dakota. The reservoir was constructed in the 1960s to provide irrigation water to the surrounding agricultural lands. The lake is fed by snowmelt and surface water runoff from the surrounding hills and has a capacity of 2,200 acre-feet. The reservoir also serves as a recreational area, providing opportunities for fishing, boating, and camping. The lake has been known to provide habitat for a variety of fish species, including walleye, northern pike, and yellow perch. The surrounding agricultural lands are primarily used for farming, including crops such as wheat, soybeans, and corn. The reservoir is managed by the Bureau of Reclamation and is an important part of the local water management system.
Daily levels at East Branch Short Creek Res Nr Columbus
Storage volume, pool elevation, and total release plotted from the operating agency's daily observations.
Gage height, ft
ft · code 00065
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around East Branch Short Creek Res Nr Columbus -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Long Creek Nr Noonan | 7 cfs | → |
| Souris River Nr Sherwood | 27 cfs | → |
| White Earth River At White Earth | 26 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near East Branch Short Creek Res Nr Columbus.
Track East Branch Short Creek Res Nr Columbus in the Snoflo app
Save this reservoir as a favorite and set push alerts when storage crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me at 80% of normal").
About East Branch Short Creek Res Nr Columbus
Where does the data for East Branch Short Creek Res Nr Columbus come from?
Daily storage, pool elevation, and release rates are sourced from USGS, USBR, and USACE monitoring stations. Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
Storage observations are updated daily by the operating agency. The 15-day weather forecast refreshes throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- check the "as of" timestamp on the storage card.
What does the Hazard hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this reservoir, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
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